Articles for Matthew Hirsch

In photos: Hundreds of homes flooded in Saldanha Bay

Municipality and Gift of the Givers offer warm meals and clothing to victims

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Photo Essay | 27 June 2025

Social housing at Salt River Market moves one step forward

Heritage approval granted, but funding is uncertain and informal settlement families still need to be relocated

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News | 23 June 2025

Call for Stellenbosch University to take a stand on Gaza

Other universities in South Africa have passed resolutions criticising the war

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News | 21 June 2025

Darling Street families in limbo after eviction case postponed

The Department of Public Works will meet with the City of Cape Town to discuss alternative accommodation

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Brief | 19 June 2025

Cape Town mothers in silent march for Gaza

Israel has blocked food from entering Gaza and killed more than 200 people at distribution points

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Brief | 14 June 2025

Protests against Germany and Glencore mark Namibian Genocide Remembrance Day

Events in Cape Town and Johannesburg drew attention to the war in Gaza

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News | 29 May 2025

Mayor gives green light to controversial Bo-Kaap hotel

“Consensus” reached after exhaustive engagement process, says Geordin Hill-Lewis

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Brief | 28 May 2025

Housing plans for Tafelberg site revealed

Western Cape Government plans combination of social, affordable and high-end housing units

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News | 22 May 2025

Hundreds mark Nakba Day at Castle of Good Hope

Pro-Palestine activists call for permanent ceasefire

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Brief | 19 May 2025